From Zhe.He at cci.fsu.edu Mon Sep 8 13:13:28 2025 From: Zhe.He at cci.fsu.edu (Zhe He) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2025 17:13:28 +0000 Subject: [Isl] ISL announces 2025 Fall Brown Bag seminar talks Message-ID: Dear ISL Community, The Institute for Successful Longevity is pleased to announce our Fall 2025 ISL Brown Bag Series. This series highlights the innovative research of ISL affiliates and fellows, and we invite you to join us for engaging talks and discussions: September 23: Dr. Daniel Leme, ISL Postdoctoral Research Fellow November 5: Dr. Qian Zhang, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems November 12: Dr. Qianwen Guo, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Each of these speakers will share insights from their current research in aging, health, technology, and the environment, followed by opportunities for Q&A and conversation. The ISL Brown Bag Series is designed to foster dialogue across disciplines, highlight cutting-edge research, and build connections within our community of affiliates and students. We encourage you to bring your lunch, join us, and take part in the conversation. These brown bag talks will be held in person at FSU Innovation Hub and have the Zoom option for people who can only join remotely. More details, including dates, times, and talk titles, will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing you at the sessions! Warm regards, Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Florida State University [1.png] -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity (Admin Assistant: Nehja Guillaume [ng24k at fsu.edu]) Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) (CTSA Service Request Form) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Title: Explainable Machine Learning Models for Healthy Aging: Investigating Social, Clinical, and Lifestyle Factors Using Population Data Abstract: Healthy aging is a central public health issue with significant relevance for current and future social and healthcare planning, as maintaining an active and independent population is among the key goals for the coming decades, given the increasing number of older adults. However, to gain a deeper understanding of where interventions should be targeted to ensure that people live longer and with a better quality of life, it is essential to comprehend what constitutes healthy aging, along with its social, clinical, and lifestyle determinants, while acknowledging the inherent challenges in defining this concept. In this context, Dr Daniel Leme and colleagues from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) utilized population-based data from middle-aged and older adults to identify the key factors associated with healthy aging in the population. To this end, they employed machine learning techniques; however, rather than focusing solely on the predictive performance of the algorithms in forecasting healthy aging, the researchers also prioritized the interpretability of the results. They demonstrated how social, clinical, and lifestyle variables?such as income, anthropometric measurements, and healthy habits?exert both positive and negative influences on healthy aging over time. This approach is particularly relevant, as interpretable machine learning models can enhance communication among researchers from diverse fields, healthcare professionals, and the broader public through more effective dissemination of findings. Bio: Dr Daniel Leme is a physical therapist with both a master?s and a PhD in Gerontology. During his doctoral studies, he investigated multiple social, psychosocial, and clinical factors associated with frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Brazil, with particular emphasis on sex differences between older men and women. In addition to working with population-based data in Brazil, he collaborated with the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) on projects aimed at predicting healthy aging and future frailty in older adults in England, as well as examining the co-occurrence of malnutrition and frailty and its impact on adverse outcomes in a longitudinal framework. He also held a postdoctoral position in Public Health at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he contributed to projects exploring the use of antipsychotics in long-term care and their association with worsening behavior, as well as the prediction of delays in hospital discharge. Dr. Leme is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Successful Longevity at Florida State University, where he is involved in projects investigating the role of social isolation and depressive symptoms in the relationship between physical activity and mild cognitive impairment. Additionally, he is contributing to the LABGenie project, providing clinical and methodological support for the study of lab tests in older adults in the United States. To RSVP for in-person, use the link below: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddqwFuPg8fTMZXU To RSVP for Zoom, use the following link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/mE5X0mLGQcWvu4zddaoTfg All the best, Nehja Guillaume Administrative Assistant, Institute for Successful Longevity Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Louis Shores Building, Room 266C Tallahassee, FL 32304 [cid:f2c390b5-6e16-4ee9-8e40-4f62a0cdc2a6] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Louis Shores Building, Room 271 Tallahassee, FL 32306 P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Begin forwarded message: From: "Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)" Date: September 9, 2025 at 12:31:50?PM EDT To: Zhe He Subject: Webinar Registration Open ? Prepping for the Future: Digital Solutions for Aging Populations ? [Digital Healthcare Research updated 2023] AHRQ National Webinar Prepping for the Future: Digital Solutions for Aging Populations ________________________________ Register for the webinar on October 8, 2025, from 2:30 ? 4:00 p.m. ET As the population of older adults continues to grow, the need for innovative healthcare solutions has never been greater. Digital technologies such as remote monitoring, telehealth, and personalized health apps are transforming care for older adults by enabling timely interventions, improving access, and supporting independence. Join AHRQ?s expert panel to explore how these tools can improve health outcomes, overcome adoption barriers, and ensure older adults benefit from accessible, user-friendly, and effective digital solutions. At the conclusion of the event, participants should be able to: * Identify key design principles for developing older adult-friendly digital health tools that integrate EHR data and natural language processing to support personalized health communication and shared decision-making. * Describe how telehealth-enabled transitional care models can improve medication adherence, self-management, and health outcomes in older adults following hospital discharge. * Explain how mobile apps and SMART on FHIR-enabled platforms can collect and integrate patient-generated health data to inform clinical decision-making in age-friendly care. This event is part of AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research (DHR) Program national webinar series. Our webinars showcase the latest scientific advancements and key conversations with experts around impactful research in the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem. Access our National Webinar page for on-demand webinar recordings and upcoming events. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ________________________________ Panelists in order of presentation: Zhe He, Ph.D., FIAHSI, FAMIA Professor, School of Information Director, Institute for Successful Longevity, Florida State University Valerie G. Press, M.D., M.P.H. Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Associate Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, University of Chicago Jorie Butler, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine Moderator: Kevin Chaney, M.G.S. Senior Advisor for Dissemination and Innovation, Division of Digital Healthcare Research, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, AHRQ ________________________________ CE/CME accreditation of this activity is pending; if approved, eligible providers can earn up to 1.5 CE/CME contact hours for participating in the live webinar. Continuing education credits will be available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists/ pharmacy techs, and healthcare executives. Non-physician CMEs will also be available. The Digital Healthcare Research Program?s mission is to determine how components of the digital healthcare ecosystem can best come together to positively affect healthcare delivery and create value for patients and their families. Website: https://digital.ahrq.gov/ Funded Projects Database: https://digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/search Contact: DigitalHealthcareResearch at ahrq.hhs.gov How satisfied are you with this e-mail bulletin? 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He is Co-Principal Investigator and Co-Director of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), and Principal Investigator of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) Project, both funded by the National Institute on Aging. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, AAAS, and ASCI, his work has shaped our understanding of the epidemiology and costs of chronic disease in older adults, particularly Alzheimer?s disease and related dementias. He has published more than 375 peer-reviewed articles and continues to lead major studies examining dementia prevalence, cardiovascular and acute illness impacts on cognition, and cross-national dementia outcomes. For more details about Dr. Langa and his CV, please visit: https://langa.lab.medicine.umich.edu/bio-and-cv Planned Activities (times/locations TBA): * Research Seminar on population perspectives in dementia and cognitive aging * Panel Discussion at FSU or the Tallahassee Senior Center * Faculty & Graduate Student Luncheon Roundtable on methods, collaboration, and career development This visit is co-sponsored by the Claude Pepper Center (Dr. Dawn Carr, Director) and the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy (Dr. Miles Taylor, Director). We are delighted to bring Dr. Langa to FSU, and we encourage you to mark your calendars for this exciting opportunity to engage with one of the world?s foremost experts in cognitive aging. Full agenda and RSVP information will follow soon. Warm regards, Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information, Florida State University [Save the Date, Langa.png] -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity (Admin Assistant: Nehja Guillaume [ng24k at fsu.edu]) Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Nathan Richbourg started as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Fall 2025. He received his PhD in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022 with Professor Nicholas Peppas before studying breast cancer dormancy as a postdoctoral researcher in the Peyton lab at UMass and Tufts University. His research interests focus on treating disease through controlled cell-environment interactions. The Richbourg lab coordinates fundamental and modular hydrogel design concepts to create tissue-mimicking materials for 3D cell culture. During his PhD, Dr. Richbourg introduced the Swollen Polymer Network Model of structure-based hydrogel design, which has reached an international audience through his website, hydrogeldesign.org. These biomaterials mimic how diseases such as cancer, aging, and genetic disorders disrupt healthy processes at the tissue scale. He is especially interested in bone marrow, where maintaining adult hematopoietic stem cells and treating cancer metastasis are critical medical problems. Aging plays a key role in the marrow microenvironment, as the accumulation of senescent cells and the depletion and increasing myeloid bias of adult hematopoietic stem cells with age fundamentally shifts the local signaling milieu and affects downstream immune function. The age-associated changes to cell characteristics further induce changes to the extracellular matrix composition, which in turn augments the mechanical signals to cells as well as solute transport restriction between cells. This complex interplay of aging, cells, and extracellular matrix requires 3D, tissue-mimicking model systems to evaluate the interacting mechanisms that accelerate age-associated dysfunction. Our modular, cell-encapsulating hydrogels enable this investigation with precise control of biochemical and physical properties. Overall, this tissue-scale analysis will support new approaches for treating degenerative diseases. Specifically, by targeting the bone marrow microenvironment, we will disrupt senescence-associated cell-environment feedforward loops and improve healthspans for aging individuals. We will keep voting open for two weeks (till October 1st, 2025). Please cast your vote using the link below. https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6eZQO04lpLR3PQa Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. fsu.qualtrics.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best Zhe -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) (FSU Health Research Connection) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] From: Nehja Guillaume Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:24?PM To: isl at lists.fsu.edu , isl-community at lists.fsu.edu , isl-jab at lists.fsu.edu Cc: Zhe He Subject: Brown Bag Series Lecture Featuring Dr. Daniel Leme Good afternoon, We would like to announce that we will be having our second Brown Bag Lecture Series talk with Dr. Daniel Leme on September 23rd at 12 PM. The lecture will be held in the Pitch Room of the Innovation Hub. We will be serving a light lunch for those attending in person. Title: Explainable Machine Learning Models for Healthy Aging: Investigating Social, Clinical, and Lifestyle Factors Using Population Data Abstract: Healthy aging is a central public health issue with significant relevance for current and future social and healthcare planning, as maintaining an active and independent population is among the key goals for the coming decades, given the increasing number of older adults. However, to gain a deeper understanding of where interventions should be targeted to ensure that people live longer and with a better quality of life, it is essential to comprehend what constitutes healthy aging, along with its social, clinical, and lifestyle determinants, while acknowledging the inherent challenges in defining this concept. In this context, Dr Daniel Leme and colleagues from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) utilized population-based data from middle-aged and older adults to identify the key factors associated with healthy aging in the population. To this end, they employed machine learning techniques; however, rather than focusing solely on the predictive performance of the algorithms in forecasting healthy aging, the researchers also prioritized the interpretability of the results. They demonstrated how social, clinical, and lifestyle variables?such as income, anthropometric measurements, and healthy habits?exert both positive and negative influences on healthy aging over time. This approach is particularly relevant, as interpretable machine learning models can enhance communication among researchers from diverse fields, healthcare professionals, and the broader public through more effective dissemination of findings. Bio: Dr Daniel Leme is a physical therapist with both a master?s and a PhD in Gerontology. During his doctoral studies, he investigated multiple social, psychosocial, and clinical factors associated with frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Brazil, with particular emphasis on sex differences between older men and women. In addition to working with population-based data in Brazil, he collaborated with the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) on projects aimed at predicting healthy aging and future frailty in older adults in England, as well as examining the co-occurrence of malnutrition and frailty and its impact on adverse outcomes in a longitudinal framework. He also held a postdoctoral position in Public Health at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he contributed to projects exploring the use of antipsychotics in long-term care and their association with worsening behavior, as well as the prediction of delays in hospital discharge. Dr. Leme is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Successful Longevity at Florida State University, where he is involved in projects investigating the role of social isolation and depressive symptoms in the relationship between physical activity and mild cognitive impairment. Additionally, he is contributing to the LABGenie project, providing clinical and methodological support for the study of lab tests in older adults in the United States. To RSVP for in-person, use the link below: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddqwFuPg8fTMZXU To RSVP for Zoom, use the following link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/mE5X0mLGQcWvu4zddaoTfg All the best, Nehja Guillaume Administrative Assistant, Institute for Successful Longevity Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Louis Shores Building, Room 266C Tallahassee, FL 32304 [cid:f2c390b5-6e16-4ee9-8e40-4f62a0cdc2a6] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in: * Content creation, podcasting, and social media * Professional development and communications * Representing ISL?s mission to advance longevity and healthy aging Key details: * Open to undergraduates with 1-2 years remaining at FSU * Roles may overlap and vary, with responsibilities split across the Outreach Assistant team * No prior experience required, just creativity, professionalism, and a strong willingness to learn NEW Application Deadline: October 3rd, 2025 Apply here: Qualtrics Link Best Zhe -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) (FSU Health Research Connection) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tuesday September 23rd at 12 PM! To update your registration/RSVP or register for the first time, please use the following link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/mE5X0mLGQcWvu4zddaoTfg As a reminder: Title: Explainable Machine Learning Models for Healthy Aging: Investigating Social, Clinical, and Lifestyle Factors Using Population Data Abstract: Healthy aging is a central public health issue with significant relevance for current and future social and healthcare planning, as maintaining an active and independent population is among the key goals for the coming decades, given the increasing number of older adults. However, to gain a deeper understanding of where interventions should be targeted to ensure that people live longer and with a better quality of life, it is essential to comprehend what constitutes healthy aging, along with its social, clinical, and lifestyle determinants, while acknowledging the inherent challenges in defining this concept. In this context, Dr Daniel Leme and colleagues from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) utilized population-based data from middle-aged and older adults to identify the key factors associated with healthy aging in the population. To this end, they employed machine learning techniques; however, rather than focusing solely on the predictive performance of the algorithms in forecasting healthy aging, the researchers also prioritized the interpretability of the results. They demonstrated how social, clinical, and lifestyle variables?such as income, anthropometric measurements, and healthy habits?exert both positive and negative influences on healthy aging over time. This approach is particularly relevant, as interpretable machine learning models can enhance communication among researchers from diverse fields, healthcare professionals, and the broader public through more effective dissemination of findings. Bio: Dr Daniel Leme is a physical therapist with both a master?s and a PhD in Gerontology. During his doctoral studies, he investigated multiple social, psychosocial, and clinical factors associated with frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Brazil, with particular emphasis on sex differences between older men and women. In addition to working with population-based data in Brazil, he collaborated with the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) on projects aimed at predicting healthy aging and future frailty in older adults in England, as well as examining the co-occurrence of malnutrition and frailty and its impact on adverse outcomes in a longitudinal framework. He also held a postdoctoral position in Public Health at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he contributed to projects exploring the use of antipsychotics in long-term care and their association with worsening behavior, as well as the prediction of delays in hospital discharge. Dr. Leme is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Successful Longevity at Florida State University, where he is involved in projects investigating the role of social isolation and depressive symptoms in the relationship between physical activity and mild cognitive impairment. Additionally, he is contributing to the LABGenie project, providing clinical and methodological support for the study of lab tests in older adults in the United States. We?re excited about the opportunity to connect virtually and continue fostering meaningful discussions. Please feel free to share this update with your students and encourage them to register and attend. If you have any questions or need further information, don?t hesitate to reach out. Warm Regards, The ISL Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best Zhe -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) (FSU Health Research Connection) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001[84].jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 42297 bytes Desc: image001[84].jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Best Zhe -- Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA Director, Institute for Successful Longevity Professor, School of Information Director of UF-FSU CTSA Biostatistics, Informatics, and Research Design Program (UF-FSU CTSA BIRD) (FSU Health Research Connection) Chair of AMIA Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining Working Group Florida State University 142 Collegiate Loop Tallahassee, FL 32306 Office: 271 Shores Building Lab: 2022 William Johnson Building P: 850.644.5775 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/henryhezhe2003 Email: zhe at fsu.edu [A close-up of a logo Description automatically generated] From: Nicole Viverito Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:28?PM To: Zhe He Subject: Clinical Catalyst - October 20th Hi Zhe, I'm writing to share info on an upcoming event that I hope you can attend. We'd also love if you could share through the ISL network. Please join us for our Clinical Catalyst event on October 20th, as part of FSU's Discovery Days! We've invited 12 clinical providers from the Tallahassee region to present 2-minute snapshots of the biggest challenges they face in their day-to-day practice. These presentations will be followed by a networking reception with FSU faculty, staff, and students to brainstorm collaborative research-based solutions to those challenges. There will be an opportunity to compete for seed funding following the event - $250,000 is available for 5 or more pilot projects. We'll have clinical providers in attendance from TMH, CHP, Southern Medical Group, TOC, and Leon County EMS. It would be a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to build clinical collaborations! RSVPs are appreciated but not required: https://luma.com/rhuccve8 Thank you! 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